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St John Ambulance Australia SA Ltd has been serving the South Australian community since 1885 and internationally is part of a wider organisation with a long and honourable history.  It is a self-funding charitable organisation supporting the wellbeing of South Australians and assists tens of thousands of people across the state each year through the delivery of event health services, first aid training and products, and social inclusion programs.  St John SA’s vision is to create a safe, supported, engaged and resilient South Australian community.

Working closely with the highly experienced Board and supported by a tightly knit Executive Team, the CEO is responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction, operational excellence and sustainability of the organisation.  Key areas of focus include:

• developing and delivering the organisation’s strategic plans and vision;
• leading a strong and contemporary workplace culture, motivating and developing the passionate and high performing employee and volunteer cohorts;
• ensuring long-term financial sustainability and appropriate growth through effective resource planning, compliance and risk management;
• stewarding effective service delivery and managing major projects;
• maintaining trusted and highly engaged relationships with wide-ranging public and private stakeholders;
• representing and promoting the organisation, positioning the St John brand and proposition within the South Australian community.

Applications are encouraged from appropriately qualified and proven executive leaders with the commercial acumen and social heart to ensure sustainable leadership of this trusted and highly valued entity.  Demonstrated experience in service-based, comparably complex organisations, complemented by superior communication skills, the ability to engage and inspire diverse teams, high level relationship management capabilities, combined with warmth, empathy, energy, authenticity and credibility are key to success in this role.

Make an enquiry to explore this fulfilling leadership role guiding a respected organisation making a genuine impact in the community.